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Running Races in Tokyo: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Tokyo2 established annual road races in Tokyo. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Tokyo
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Marathon | Marathon | March | A World Marathon Major; net-downhill start from Shinjuku, finishing near Tokyo Station. |
| Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon | Half marathon | October | Starts and finishes at the National Stadium built for the 2020 Games. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Tokyo use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Tokyo?
- Tokyo Marathon (Marathon), normally held in March. A World Marathon Major; net-downhill start from Shinjuku, finishing near Tokyo Station.
- Are there 10K races in Tokyo?
- No dedicated 10K events are listed for Tokyo yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.